Take a screenshot with Windows+Shift+S
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Press Windows + Shift + S to capture part of the screen without grabbing everything.
The screen dims and the Snipping Tool toolbar appears at the top. Choose a mode:
- Rectangular (the usual choice)
- Freeform
- A single window
- Full screen
Drag or click to capture. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard, so you can paste it into an email, a Teams chat, or a document with Ctrl+V. A notification also appears; open it to mark up, save, or share the image in Snipping Tool.
This is faster than opening the Snipping Tool app first, and it’s more precise than Print Screen, which typically copies the whole screen or, on some setups, also opens the tool. You can still open Snipping Tool from the Start menu when you want a delayed snip or a screen recording (those extras live in the app, not in the shortcut).